LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former MP throws support behind Poilievre

Dear Editor,

I want to weigh into the discussion about our current MP Damien Kurek temporarily stepping aside in order to trigger a by-election so that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will be able to run for a seat in Parliament. I had the distinct pleasure of serving the Battle River-Crowfoot constituency from 2000 to 2019 as their Member of Parliament. I also have the unique perspective of knowing both Pierre and Damien. Pierre is one of the hardest working MPs that I have met. He listens to Canadians and has always stood for common sense policies that Canada needs and this region respects. This is the voice our country needs. I have known Damien since he was in high school starting to volunteer on my campaign, and I have known him to be a principled and ethical MP who has become an effective political voice for this region over three terms.

This last election was a tough one to lose. Even though we are disappointed, we increased our seat count by 25, received 2 million more votes than the previous election, and saw the Liberals attempt to steal many of the Conservatives' main campaign commitments. The fact that Damien and his wife Danielle have decided to put Canada first by resigning his seat to allow Pierre Poilievre to run in a by-election is a selfless act of sacrifice in service to Canada. Pierre is the right Leader for the Conservative Party and needs a seat in Parliament, so he can hold the Carney-led Liberals to account, and run once again to be our Prime Minister.

I want to share that as a former Battle River-Crowfoot MP, Harper Cabinet Minister, someone who knows both Pierre and Damien, and as someone who has called this region home my entire life, I fully endorse this and encourage the constituents of Battle River-Crowfoot who voted for Damien, to fully support Pierre in the upcoming by-election.

Thank you.
Hon. Kevin Sorenson